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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.72, 227.72 and 90.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.72, 227.72 and 90.84 is: 136.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.72 : 227.72 = 90.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.72/227.72 = 90.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.72x = 227.72 × 90.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.72x = 20,686.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,686.08/151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.34

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